when to allow toddler to see new baby?

hi all. i have posted on here a few times but mostly just browse. i have a two year old son and am 33.3 weeks pregnant. i am wondering when other moms allowed their older kiddos to meet their new sibling? i was thinking that I would have him come in right after delivery, but my son notices when I am tired or sad and gets kind of protective. i don't want to scare him. i want the meeting to go as smooth as possible.

hi all. i have posted on here a few times but mostly just browse. i have a two year old son and am 33.3 weeks pregnant. i am wondering when other moms allowed their older kiddos to meet their new sibling? i was thinking that I would have him come in right after delivery, but my son notices when I am tired or sad and gets kind of protective. i don't want to scare him. i want the meeting to go as smooth as possible.

If I have the baby in the morning I will get my parents to bring my son in that afternoon, after I've showered etc. If I have the baby after lunch I'll probably wait until the next day. My son is used to having sleepovers with his grandparents so he won't really notice that I'm gone!

If I have the baby in the morning I will get my parents to bring my son in that afternoon, after I've showered etc. If I have the baby after lunch I'll probably wait until the next day. My son is used to having sleepovers with his grandparents so he won't really notice that I'm gone!

my hubby agrees with you, fungarei. he thinks we should try to keep our sons routine as normal as possible and work meeting his new brother into his schedule. i on the other hand agree with pp and want our son to be the first to meet his new brother and have that family time before everyone else. idk. i guess it'll come down to when my aunt and grandmother can get him to the hospital.

my hubby agrees with you, fungarei. he thinks we should try to keep our sons routine as normal as possible and work meeting his new brother into his schedule. i on the other hand agree with pp and want our son to be the first to meet his new brother and have that family time before everyone else. idk. i guess it'll come down to when my aunt and grandmother can get him to the hospital.

I definitely want to be showered and presentable as I don't want my DD to get scared or worried. I imagine I'll play it by ear. But I do want DD to meet her little brother with just me and DH in the room. Not sure how to work that out just yet. Might have to send DH to go pick DD up rather than having someone bring her. Hmm...

I definitely want to be showered and presentable as I don't want my DD to get scared or worried. I imagine I'll play it by ear. But I do want DD to meet her little brother with just me and DH in the room. Not sure how to work that out just yet. Might have to send DH to go pick DD up rather than having someone bring her. Hmm...

I had a c-section with my dd siblings (twins) she was 3 days from turning 2. I was hooked up to IVs and on pain meds, but my parents brought her in the room to see the babies as soon as I was out of the recovery room. I would say it was like 2 hours after I had them. I was sitting up in the bed and all she climbed up in bed with me. We explained that I was hurting so she needed to be careful and then she held the babies while I sat with her . It was really nice.

I had a c-section with my dd siblings (twins) she was 3 days from turning 2. I was hooked up to IVs and on pain meds, but my parents brought her in the room to see the babies as soon as I was out of the recovery room. I would say it was like 2 hours after I had them. I was sitting up in the bed and all she climbed up in bed with me. We explained that I was hurting so she needed to be careful and then she held the babies while I sat with her . It was really nice.

I've had my last two deliveries at home and I'm planning on it again this time. My twins were home within hours of their baby brother being born. And the three boys walked in right after their sister. They love meeting the newest member of the family! And I expect they will be close by for this birth too!

I've had my last two deliveries at home and I'm planning on it again this time. My twins were home within hours of their baby brother being born. And the three boys walked in right after their sister. They love meeting the newest member of the family! And I expect they will be close by for this birth too!

My daughter will come to hospital soon after new baby is born. If baby is born in the evening/night, my daughter will come the next morning. Baby sister is getting big sister presents and we want to make a big deal to my older daughter so she feels special too. My daughter will be 3 when the new baby comes.

My daughter will come to hospital soon after new baby is born. If baby is born in the evening/night, my daughter will come the next morning. Baby sister is getting big sister presents and we want to make a big deal to my older daughter so she feels special too. My daughter will be 3 when the new baby comes.

I also have a 2-year-old son. I plan on having him come and see his little brother the day after he is born. I'm having a c-section, so I want the catheter out and to be a little less doppy when he comes in to visit.

I also have a 2-year-old son. I plan on having him come and see his little brother the day after he is born. I'm having a c-section, so I want the catheter out and to be a little less doppy when he comes in to visit.

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From:
Mumof6

To: Tchr4life

Posted: Nov-20 03:31 AM (11 of 22)

My children will be the 1st to see Bub,with my last they arrived about 10mins after Bub had arrived,Bub before they were all in the bathroom with me.You know your child & what would be best,but I would make sure people visiting acknowledge your older child also.

My children will be the 1st to see Bub,with my last they arrived about 10mins after Bub had arrived,Bub before they were all in the bathroom with me.You know your child & what would be best,but I would make sure people visiting acknowledge your older child also.

My step son would be with us, but our hospital has a policy that no children under 16 even if they're a sibling can come into the ward from Nov-March so he will be meeting his baby brother the day we come home.

My step son would be with us, but our hospital has a policy that no children under 16 even if they're a sibling can come into the ward from Nov-March so he will be meeting his baby brother the day we come home.

We'll be having our 1 year old in to meet her brother ASAP. Just not in delivery as that could be frightening for her. I think it has my 22 year old thinking twice about kids as she was in there for the birth of her half-sister last year! Lol

We'll be having our 1 year old in to meet her brother ASAP. Just not in delivery as that could be frightening for her. I think it has my 22 year old thinking twice about kids as she was in there for the birth of her half-sister last year! Lol

I'm going to have my son brought in right after she is born. He will be about 16 months. I read that babies release a sort of pheromone off the top of their head right after they are born. So apparently the sooner you get your first around the baby the more attached they will feel.

I'm going to have my son brought in right after she is born. He will be about 16 months. I read that babies release a sort of pheromone off the top of their head right after they are born. So apparently the sooner you get your first around the baby the more attached they will feel.

my boys will come after they take out my iv. my oldest kinda freaked when he came in to see new baby and I had an iv. he was two, so we decided this time they can wait until mommy looks normal. when I was in hospital for preterm labor and on iv boys came to visit, but wouldn't touch me until iv was hid or gone. I guess it depends on how sensitive your child is.

my boys will come after they take out my iv. my oldest kinda freaked when he came in to see new baby and I had an iv. he was two, so we decided this time they can wait until mommy looks normal. when I was in hospital for preterm labor and on iv boys came to visit, but wouldn't touch me until iv was hid or gone. I guess it depends on how sensitive your child is.

I'm worried my hospital might have the same policy. I'm gonna have to check. When I had my DD, my DH's brothers couldn't even come because they were under 18. But that was during the big H1N1 scare and at a different hospital. If DD can't come, I'm gonna want to be released so daft after giving birth. :(

I'm worried my hospital might have the same policy. I'm gonna have to check. When I had my DD, my DH's brothers couldn't even come because they were under 18. But that was during the big H1N1 scare and at a different hospital. If DD can't come, I'm gonna want to be released so daft after giving birth. :(

I am actually glad i read this post this morning because im kind of thinking my hospital may be the same and i have an appt today so i added that question to my list of questions to ask : ) i really hope my 2 y.o can come i dont know what i am going to do being away from him for 2 days and not be able to see him : / the thought makes me extremely sad. And i havent figured out when he will come in probably right after because he is so excited to meet her and since he is easily influenced by his big brother (11) he will be so excited to show her off. And getting gifts from LO for 2yo big brother is a great idea i may just steal it since hes so into cars that will be perfect!

I am actually glad i read this post this morning because im kind of thinking my hospital may be the same and i have an appt today so i added that question to my list of questions to ask : ) i really hope my 2 y.o can come i dont know what i am going to do being away from him for 2 days and not be able to see him : / the thought makes me extremely sad. And i havent figured out when he will come in probably right after because he is so excited to meet her and since he is easily influenced by his big brother (11) he will be so excited to show her off. And getting gifts from LO for 2yo big brother is a great idea i may just steal it since hes so into cars that will be perfect!

My first three kids were all born within 30 min. of midnight, I am really hoping this one is the same way. The kids sleep, and then when they come see me in the morning, I am rested, showered and they are still among the first to meet their new sibling. I am really hoping this baby comes late at night too, it works great for us!

My first three kids were all born within 30 min. of midnight, I am really hoping this one is the same way. The kids sleep, and then when they come see me in the morning, I am rested, showered and they are still among the first to meet their new sibling. I am really hoping this baby comes late at night too, it works great for us!

My kids are always the first ones to meet their new sibling. They are just as excited as DH & I are, and would be angry if they weren't there ASAP to meet the new baby. My youngest (he'll be 18 month) won't realize, but my other kids (6 & 4) can't wait!

My kids are always the first ones to meet their new sibling. They are just as excited as DH & I are, and would be angry if they weren't there ASAP to meet the new baby. My youngest (he'll be 18 month) won't realize, but my other kids (6 & 4) can't wait!

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